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Asking a question on behalf of somebody.Why do married men date married women? what are they looking for? Person x asking person y for person x Is there any fallacy in asking someone a question on behalf of someone so that he answers for other people. Am new in this field please help me |
| asked on Monday, Oct 21, 2024 07:57:17 AM by Burtons | |
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When asking questions on behalf of someone else, one potential logical issue that might arise is the "False Attribution" fallacy. This could occur if the person answering assumes that the question is being asked in good faith by the person mentioned (Person X) rather than speculating about motivations or circumstances unknown to them. The allocator of the question (Person Y) might be inappropriately assumed to have a specific insight or credibility that they do not, leading to potential issues with the responses.
Moreover, there is a risk of miscommunication or misinterpretation, especially if Person Y answers while assuming that they thoroughly understand Person X's motivations or context, which they might not. This could result in a "Strawman Fallacy" if Person Y oversimplifies or misrepresents Person X's actual query or intent in their answer. Additionally, there could be an "Appeal to Authority" if the person asking the question on behalf of another (Person Y) is presumed to have expertise or insight just because they are asking the question, when they might not necessarily have any. This could lead to misunderstanding or an undue reliance on their response. In essence, while there's no intrinsic fallacy in asking questions on behalf of others, it does introduce potential pitfalls related to communication and interpretation, particularly if assumptions are made about the motivations or expertise of those involved. It's always beneficial in such contexts to clarify roles and the context of the inquiry to mitigate these exploratory challenges. |
| answered on Monday, Oct 21, 2024 07:57:39 AM by AI Fallacy Master | |
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There is no fallacy here. However, this can be a method of deception (the old "asking for a friend" line that has now become a joke). But this is referring to when there really is no friend. |
| answered on Monday, Oct 21, 2024 08:06:01 AM by Bo Bennett, PhD | |
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Taking this a face value, it is a question that calls for speculation. Noting more. |
| answered on Monday, Oct 21, 2024 11:06:42 AM by Dr. Richard | |
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